Course overview
This is an advanced practice- and research-led degree that delves into a transdisciplinary mix of specialist areas – including leadership for systems change, economics for sustainability, climate resilience, circular economy, sustainable development, and net-zero cities and regenerative urban design.
During the course, you will build your competence in strategic and systems thinking through analysing international perspectives on policy and practice, while developing their ability to learn and work collaboratively with others towards change.
You will learn to read social, cultural, and ecological systems, interpret complex evidence, and apply place-based approaches. Drawing on these insights, you will be able to design policies and social innovations that shift governance practices, resource flows and urban environments towards justice, sustainability and climate resilience.
You will also be able to expand your professional networks and career pathways in sustainability leadership, through our interdisciplinary cohort of teachers and mentors.
This course blends immersive field work, studio and lab practice, and sustained partnership projects with industry, government and community organisations; and culminates in one of three pathways: a research dissertation, creative practice project or work-integrated professional development project.
Career outcomes
Graduates will be empowered to lead change towards sustainability and climate action in any environment, with the technical, practical and collaborative skills suited to diverse professional roles – including consulting, strategy, management and leadership – across private and public sectors as well as academia, social enterprises and NGOs.
Careers
- Sustainability adviser
- Planner
- Strategist
- Consultant
Industries
- Planning
- Construction
- Resources and energy
- Natural resource management
- Transport
- Conservation and environment
- Engineering
- Regional development
- Land use
- Education
- Government
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Entry requirements
Course-specific requirements
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Study credit and support
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Additional information
Notes about this course
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Fees
2027 Domestic indicative fees
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$26,180*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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Your application pathway
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| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2027 | Applications now open | 28 Jan 2027 |
| Semester 2, 2027 | 1 Mar 2027 | 4 Jul 2027 |
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For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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